#137

Italian Cloth Salon Doll by Lenci
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$1,600
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Description
27" (68 cm). Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, elongated throat, blue side-glancing eyes, fringed upper lashes and brows, closed mouth with "O" shaped lips, blonde mohair wig in elaborate coiffure with curled braid at the back of head, slender muslin body, elongated felt limbs with bent elbows, feet shaped for high heels. Condition: very good, some wear to felt at back of costume. Comments: Lenci, circa 1930. Value Points: wonderful original costume with elaborate detailing of felt and organdy, included flower bedecked bonnet and organdy parasol.